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Location for Antenna? |
Allan |
May 10 2007, 11:25 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm going to install an antenna on the passenger fender and am wondering if there is a standard location.
Anyone have one installed that might be willing to post a pic and maybe a couple of dimensions? |
SirAndy |
May 10 2007, 11:33 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
and am wondering if there is a standard location. dealer installed ... the cars rolled out the factory without antenna holes ... so, NO, there's no standard location ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
TROJANMAN |
May 10 2007, 11:35 AM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
Depending on the political affiliation of the dealer, some were on the right side, others on the left (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
There were no moderates back then, so you never saw them in the middle of the hood. |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
May 10 2007, 11:42 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,872 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
There actually WAS a factory location as for example our M-471 came with the factory antenna installed and the hirschman antennas that were available at the dealer had a specific schematic for installation, and that is on the left drivers side just in front of the door on the back of the fender. (we have the factory hirschman instruction brochure here but cannot scan it as we are backed up with the 914 catalog production right now.
Many dealers opted to make money on radio installation so had their people install aftermarket radios and antennas on the cars. Many antennas were mounted on the right fender or even the cowl, as the run from the radio was such that they did not have to install an antenna lead extension and/or they were lazy. I would HIGHLY recommend that the antenna be installed in the proper factory position ! (we could fax the diagram!) |
skline |
May 10 2007, 11:59 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Here is a factory brocure picture and it clearly shows it on the drivers side front fender. Just want to contribute what I can. I actually prefer them on the passenger side but that is my preference. I guess it might help if I spell it correctly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Brochure (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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dflesburg |
May 10 2007, 12:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,720 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Warm and Cheerful Centerville Ohio Member No.: 1,896 Region Association: None |
I got mine from Crutchfield it is a power antenna that mounts to the inside of the windshield behind the tint. it looks like a T
No antenna holes in my car, do have a 300 watt amp and four big speakers.... |
JmuRiz |
May 10 2007, 12:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,429 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I got mine from Crutchfield it is a power antenna that mounts to the inside of the windshield behind the tint. it looks like a T No antenna holes in my car, do have a 300 watt amp and four big speakers.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Don't cut up the car, get a hidden antenna like the one listed above. I got a cheap version of the same from my FLAPS. |
TINCAN914 |
May 10 2007, 12:40 PM
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Summer's Commin... Group: Members Posts: 2,440 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO. Member No.: 4,611 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I removed mine..
When I get around to it, I am considering mounting it in the front trunk. My thought was to put it under the front trunk carpet, either suspended between two plastic sleeves or in some tubing to keep it off of the body. Just a thought.. |
Bartlett 914 |
May 10 2007, 12:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I removed mine.. When I get around to it, I am considering mounting it in the front trunk. My thought was to put it under the front trunk carpet, either suspended between two plastic sleeves or in some tubing to keep it off of the body. Just a thought.. Not so sure how well that would work. Ever hear of a guy named Faraday? |
bigkensteele |
May 10 2007, 01:10 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
I removed mine.. When I get around to it, I am considering mounting it in the front trunk. My thought was to put it under the front trunk carpet, either suspended between two plastic sleeves or in some tubing to keep it off of the body. Just a thought.. Not so sure how well that would work. Ever hear of a guy named Faraday? I can tell you how well it doesn't work. PO installed the antenna on my 911 in the trunk, and I am trying to figure out how I am going to move it. You will pick up some strong FM stations, but you will get no AM. That Faraday guy could probably tell you why one band works and the other doesn't when shielded by metal. |
TJB/914 |
May 10 2007, 01:31 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,330 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
There actually WAS a factory location as for example our M-471 came with the factory antenna installed and the hirschman antennas that were available at the dealer had a specific schematic for installation, and that is on the left drivers side just in front of the door on the back of the fender. (we have the factory hirschman instruction brochure here but cannot scan it as we are backed up with the 914 catalog production right now. Many dealers opted to make money on radio installation so had their people install aftermarket radios and antennas on the cars. Many antennas were mounted on the right fender or even the cowl, as the run from the radio was such that they did not have to install an antenna lead extension and/or they were lazy. I would HIGHLY recommend that the antenna be installed in the proper factory position ! (we could fax the diagram!) I agree with Geo. & a few others. It's mounted on the driver's side. Here's a closeup photo of what they look like with the key to pull the atenna up. I got mine a few years ago from AA & factory correct. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) T Attached thumbnail(s) |
Allan |
May 10 2007, 01:41 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
I don't really care what side it goes on. I'm just looking for a decent pic as to where it's located (as a general rule) on the top of the fender.
The car had one of those "Hidden" antennas when I got it and it worked like junk. |
N14 |
May 10 2007, 02:00 PM
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Out There Group: Members Posts: 78 Joined: 31-October 06 From: North Vancouver B.C. Member No.: 7,119 Region Association: None |
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N14 |
May 10 2007, 02:01 PM
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Out There Group: Members Posts: 78 Joined: 31-October 06 From: North Vancouver B.C. Member No.: 7,119 Region Association: None |
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TJB/914 |
May 10 2007, 02:50 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,330 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Headrage
Your allowed to put it where ever you want, but here is where the factory suggests. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) See attached 73 factory photo. T Attached thumbnail(s) |
tdgray |
May 10 2007, 03:06 PM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
Not saying that you should not put it on the fender just saying that I got mine from Consumers Marine. Small interior antena that I put on the rear glass just above the seal. Couldn't really tell it was there and it worked well.
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TINCAN914 |
May 10 2007, 03:28 PM
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Summer's Commin... Group: Members Posts: 2,440 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO. Member No.: 4,611 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I removed mine.. When I get around to it, I am considering mounting it in the front trunk. My thought was to put it under the front trunk carpet, either suspended between two plastic sleeves or in some tubing to keep it off of the body. Just a thought.. Not so sure how well that would work. Ever hear of a guy named Faraday? Well FM is about all I would expect to get in anyway. Hell I listen to my CD's more then anything else anyway.. |
dflesburg |
May 10 2007, 03:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,720 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Warm and Cheerful Centerville Ohio Member No.: 1,896 Region Association: None |
QUOTE The car had one of those "Hidden" antennas when I got it and it worked like junk. funny the hidden antenna in my wifes new Sienna works better than any I have ever seen... mine works great even without a motor in the car... |
Aaron Cox |
May 10 2007, 05:17 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
Faraday LOL (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif)
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dflesburg |
May 11 2007, 07:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,720 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Warm and Cheerful Centerville Ohio Member No.: 1,896 Region Association: None |
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